New Delhi (NVI): More than 30,000 Indian students have received Tier 4 (study) visa in the UK, which is an increase of 63 percent for the year ending September 2019, according to the latest UK Immigration Statistics published today.
Moreover, the latest statistics also showed that more than 5,12,000 Indian nationals received visit visas, which is nine percent high, compared to the previous year, thus making UK a popular destination for Indian holiday makers.
According to the study, “This remarkable 63 percent increase year on year is almost four times as fast as the global rate”.
In the last decade, more than 2,70,000 Indian students have benefitted from the UK’s world leading education, the study said.
The UK is home to three of the world’s top 10 universities. More than 1,400 walk-ins were recorded during the recent Study UK Fair in New Delhi, which gave students an opportunity to interact with representatives from over 50 UK universities.
Overall, it is estimated that more than one in five of all UK visas go to Indian nationals and 90 percent of Indian applications are successful, above the global average.
Moreover, Indian nationals also accounted for nearly 51 percent of all Tier 2 visas granted globally, with over 56,000 Indians receiving skilled work visas in the reporting period.
High Commissioner to India Sir Dominic Asquith, said, “I’m delighted to see that once again the statistics show that more Indians are choosing to study at the UK’s world-class educational institutions. This is now the third consecutive year in which the numbers have increased. It is important to us, because these young leaders of tomorrow will reinforce the living bridge that connects India and the UK.”
“We are delighted to see, year on year, more Indian students choosing and trusting the UK education system. UK education institutions equally benefit from the diversity of talent and culture that Indian students bring to campuses. The positive growth in student visa statistics, along with the great collaboration between the Indian and UK higher education sectors, ensures that education continues to be key in the relationship between our two countries,” Director India, British Council Barbara Wickham said.
